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PhoenixReveiwsMar 18, 2023

The show has such good energy, the acting and soundtrack are great and the writing radiates positive energy. Every character is likable and feels like a real person, Jason Sudeikis is a comedic genius and plays the most good-spiritedThe show has such good energy, the acting and soundtrack are great and the writing radiates positive energy. Every character is likable and feels like a real person, Jason Sudeikis is a comedic genius and plays the most good-spirited character I've ever seen on screen. This show alone is enough for me to want to keep Apple TV+.… Expand

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ibemeMar 16, 2023

We are at a moment in time when our toxic political environment has leeched into the way we talk to each other on our social media platforms, our TV, our podcasts, etc in a manner that has normalized decent people expressing vitriol toWe are at a moment in time when our toxic political environment has leeched into the way we talk to each other on our social media platforms, our TV, our podcasts, etc in a manner that has normalized decent people expressing vitriol to perfect strangers - Ted Lasso serves as an antidote to all that. The success of Lasso is not how funny, how complex or how odd the characters are - but from living in a world where simple kindness has become so novel that we crave seeing it on display in full throttle.

At another place in time, Lasso would be just a syrupy sweet sitcom, no more novel than The Dick Van Dyke Show, but in todays world the patience, acceptance and selflessness of Ted Lasso and his unflinching desire to see the best in people rather than the worst is nothing short of uplifting. It's a comedy and a self help guide to remind us we can be happy by making other peoples lives better.

All that is driven through well acted characters who can carry an episode or two on their own, put together with Emmy level editing that seems to capture an incredible amount of story in 30 minute chunks and writing that rarely crosses the line of unbelievability to the point of slapstick.… Expand

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FindwritersMay 20, 2023

Only so far caught season 1. The series is 'OK' and there are a few comments and scenarios I've been able to smile at but on the whole, I've found it rather bland and simplistic. The actors work hard and generally very well but the materialOnly so far caught season 1. The series is 'OK' and there are a few comments and scenarios I've been able to smile at but on the whole, I've found it rather bland and simplistic. The actors work hard and generally very well but the material they're working with is too vanilla and too woke / PC to boot. It's also covered in far too much American syrup to be really funny.

The entire basis of this is the "loopy American amongst the starchy Brits who manages by his zaniness to get them to all lighten up" and that one has been visited endless times since the 1930s. There's little new here. It's a very jaded theme that has been done far better elsewhere - and very frequently. Add to that its determination to be inclusive and the above-mentioned 'sugary supercute' and overall, I found myself wondering why I was watching it.

At least in series 1, there's no edgyness, no provocative humour and no real belly laughs. Sadly, this is reflective of the untold damage wokism and vanilla comedy has inflicted on the international humour scene over the past 20 years or so. Little wonder the old comedy sketches and series from the 1990s and earlier are so popular still.

Will I watch more of this show? Not sure. For me at least, it's a close call.… Expand

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TuskyndromeJun 18, 2023

It may have tempered down during its last season but gosh dang it if this isn't good old wholesome heartwarming television!

The character arcs are beautiful even though flawed. It isn't just about Ted but everyone who was part of this team.It may have tempered down during its last season but gosh dang it if this isn't good old wholesome heartwarming television!

The character arcs are beautiful even though flawed. It isn't just about Ted but everyone who was part of this team. This show has given me enough goodwill for the next several years that will pass before we get something as delightful as this!… Expand

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All_ButTrU4Nov 10, 2022

I decided to give this show a chance after it sweeped almost all categories at the Emmy's twice in a row. I thought they obviously must be because it's that good right? Wrong. Not because the show is terrible (it's not) but because it'sI decided to give this show a chance after it sweeped almost all categories at the Emmy's twice in a row. I thought they obviously must be because it's that good right? Wrong. Not because the show is terrible (it's not) but because it's flavorless. I mean it. It's one if the most inoffensive milk&toast series I've ever seen! Not only is it wholeheartedly on the nose but for a comedy it's deeply unfunny. You will not be laughing, you will actually be looking at other apps biding your time in-between gratuitous shirtless Brett Goldstein scenes(I literally texted my best friend each time an unnecessary shirtless scene was on.) This show is also glaringly mediocre...If does try to be interesting or have consequences for it's characters. Also the rampant stereotypes they try romanticize is troubling from the happy incompetent foreigner who despite being qualified is either a)dumbfounded by social clues b)sickeningly kind/virtuosic c)personality is their country of origin. It's actually kinda boring rather than offensive. It aims to teach that love and positivity are the key to everything. For example the title charater who's positive outlook is so suffocating his wife divorces him in the 2nd episode. Instead of that leading to an excavation of how toxic positivity can be harmful his wife is villanized as this family wrecking nag who isn't grateful for the husband she has which is frustrating. Trust the premise of this happy southerner who's just polite,unproblematic and kind gets old pretty fast. It would've been so game changing to see the reasons why Ted is how he is or a darker imperfect side: rather see someone learning to be better than a faultless Saint soccer coach. I will not be watching season 2. This was disappointing enough.… Expand

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kirkenderDec 22, 2020

Mediocrity at every level, which i think is kinda the point? Jason Sudeikis does a solid job being an annoyingly positive person. All the actors are actually quite good. The script is okay, not very joke heavy and whatever jokes are there areMediocrity at every level, which i think is kinda the point? Jason Sudeikis does a solid job being an annoyingly positive person. All the actors are actually quite good. The script is okay, not very joke heavy and whatever jokes are there are mostly character based. There are so many characters being juggled for a 30 min show they don't have much of a chance to develop in any meaningful way. It's not sports heavy enough to be a "sports" show, and it isn't dramatic enough to say anything other than "hey let's be nice." It's fluff that will manipulate peoples feelings for a few moments before you start watching something else.… Expand

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AustinFilmFanAug 18, 2020

I had low expectations for Ted Lasso (not even sure why I gave it a try because I always found Jason Sudeikis to be likable but....little more). Yet, I saw an interview with Jason on Seth Meyer's show and Seth noted that he appreciated theI had low expectations for Ted Lasso (not even sure why I gave it a try because I always found Jason Sudeikis to be likable but....little more). Yet, I saw an interview with Jason on Seth Meyer's show and Seth noted that he appreciated the fact that the team behind Ted Lasso weren't trying to go for the easy, silly laughs. (Case in point - Mapleworth Murders. Brilliant comedic actors in a silly, cheap-for-laughs show. What a waste of talent). Ted Lasso builds its characters over time. They become multi-dimensional and turn the corner as they come to realize the pure intentions of Lasso. Very sweet -- It's big hearted, has decent nuance though, admittedly, the premise is quite a stretch. I'm hooked… Expand

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paltareinaNov 15, 2021

not many shows tackle mental health, especially not comedies about football. one minute you're laughing and the next minute you're crying. every friday watching this show was like a warm hug

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NLawsonApr 2, 2023

After thoroughly enjoying the first season of Ted Lasso I can simply not bear a second more of this new seasons WOKE leftist propaganda, it is in your face, grotesque and COMPLETELY unnecessary.
Very sad it had to go this direction…

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bossanova808Aug 23, 2020

In just s few episodes this show has established a remarkably warm and entertaining tone. It's also genuinely funny. Very well cast. It's the first Apple TV show so far that is genuinely good and does not suffer from the very hit and missIn just s few episodes this show has established a remarkably warm and entertaining tone. It's also genuinely funny. Very well cast. It's the first Apple TV show so far that is genuinely good and does not suffer from the very hit and miss writing the more flagship shows have suffered from. Perhaps not the most original thing ever, but it's nice at heart, and more sophisticated than it looks. Looking forward to more.… Expand

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OtioseAug 14, 2020

So much could have gone wrong with a TV show derived from a comedy skit, but it works, it really works. Very likable and entertaining.

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kpaulMar 8, 2023

Season 1 had so much heart!

But as I watch season 1 and 2, I keep noticing one-liners that support the producer and lead actor's (Jason Sudeikis) extreme political beliefs. I've raised my guard more and more to character "Ted Lasson" asSeason 1 had so much heart!

But as I watch season 1 and 2, I keep noticing one-liners that support the producer and lead actor's (Jason Sudeikis) extreme political beliefs.

I've raised my guard more and more to character "Ted Lasson" as these out-of-place political and woke one-liners keep taking petty potshots at everyone that doesn't share his extreme political views.

Shame. This show had so much going for it but now every episode feels like hanging out with a funny **** Hoping the **** won't turn their attention to me.… Expand

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MondayQBApr 23, 2023

Sad to see Ted Lasso finally “jump the shark” and devolve into politically correct tropes. More importantly, our main character Ted, is just sleep walking through the series. Oh well, like other COVID era series, Ted has lost its touch andSad to see Ted Lasso finally “jump the shark” and devolve into politically correct tropes. More importantly, our main character Ted, is just sleep walking through the series. Oh well, like other COVID era series, Ted has lost its touch and simply isn’t that much fun to watch. Kinda sad actually.… Expand

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zack_elwellJun 7, 2023

Somebody I care about loves this show. Unfortunately I cant share my feelings on Ted Lasso with them, so i will here. Absolute garbage. My first complaint being that the show refuses to let any kind of tension exist. Corny on every account,Somebody I care about loves this show. Unfortunately I cant share my feelings on Ted Lasso with them, so i will here. Absolute garbage. My first complaint being that the show refuses to let any kind of tension exist. Corny on every account, and even worse it pretends to have some cutesy understanding of just how corny it is, but not any kind of awareness that would make someone in the writers room churn out an intriguing script. Every single conflict is resolved in five minutes, which ironically is so deeply unsatisfying. There can't be a single ounce of **** by a character, unless it's immediately explained by some tragedy in their backstory, which makes them completely forgivable. Obviously an amount of hyperbole is being used here. NPC characters, boring plot lines, hack jokes. Just an absolute zero on every account.… Expand

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drlowdonJan 31, 2021

First created to promote Premier League football, the character of Ted Lasso is revived to star in his own show in which he is hired to coach an English Premier League team, despite having absolutely no experience in the sport.

Going in IFirst created to promote Premier League football, the character of Ted Lasso is revived to star in his own show in which he is hired to coach an English Premier League team, despite having absolutely no experience in the sport.

Going in I wondered whether this would be a bit of a one note show that would quickly wear thin, but that was far from the case. Yes, this is still a comedy at heart, but it’s one with a surprising amount of heart, and I quickly found it impossible to not route for the character to succeed. It’s not perfect (especially if you’re a football fan as you’ll notice a few things that aren’t exactly realistic) but if you’re looking for something to cheer you up in these difficult times, you could do a lot worse than Ted Lasso.… Expand